Library and Information Science Commons^™

Showcase Your Project, Alice Sherwood

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

With summer coming, what are your plans? If you are working on projects this summer, did you know submitting your work to Digital Commons@TMC allows you to showcase your work, also giving a visible and lasting home for your accomplishments?

Tmc Library Gale Databases, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The TMC Library has a comprehensive collection of Gale databases provided by the TexShare consortium. The TexShare Databases are electronic resources licensed for the exclusive use of Texas libraries and their patrons.

Ms 192 Guide To The Curtis C. Mooney Papers (2015), Curtis C. Mooney (1947-2000)

Manuscript Finding Aids

Oral histories on community mental health in Texas created during Curtis Mooney’s dissertation research. See more at MS 192.

Ms 026 Guide To Lee D. Cady, Md Papers (1921-1985), Lee D. Cady (1896-1987)

Manuscript Finding Aids

The collection deals primarily with Dr. Cady's tenure in the Veterans Administration from 1946-1963. Most of the materials concern his role as Director of the Veterans Hospital in Houston, Texas. Some of the earlier materials relate to his work with the VA in Dallas. See more at MS 026.

Aamc Faculty Salary Report Fy 2022 (Online), Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

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How To Search Cinahl Video, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Conducting a Literature Search in CINAHL video is now available. This video provides an introduction to CINAHL the Cumulative Index to Nursing Allied Health Literature nursing database and explains the steps to perform a literature search using subject headings and keywords.

For additional video tutorials, check the library's YouTube channel.

Friends Of The Tmc Library Event, Katie Prentice

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The Friends of the Texas Medical Center Library invite you to a Book & Author Event featuring local physician and writer Dr. Ricardo Nuila, speaking about his new book The People’s Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine, Friday, April 21, 2023, 6:00 pm, at the TMC Library. The event will begin with a reception and an opportunity to browse silent auction items before Dr. Nuila’s program begins.

Ms 082 Guide To Elvin L. Shelton, Jr., Md Papers (1948-1990), Elvin L. Shelton (1914-1991)

Manuscript Finding Aids

The Elwin L. Shelton, Jr., MD papers consists largely of materials related to his professional life, such as presentations and publications, published and unpublished papers, and accreditations. There are copies of Medical Director's Notebook from 1957-1960. There are also materials on topics such as philosophy, hypnosis, intestinal by-pass, GI, breast, and peritoneal dialysis research. Some items pertain to the Texas Surgical Society, Southern Society of Clinical Surgeons, and Houston Gastroenterological Society. The collection ranges in dates from 1948-1990. See more at MS 082.

Ms 083 Guide To Harold Pruessner, Md Papers (1964-1998), Harold Pruessner (1925-2007)

Manuscript Finding Aids

The Harold Pruessner, MD papers contains documents relating to his role at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, particularly in the Department of Family Practice. Contents include articles, curricula, training material, information about family practice, and other administrative materials. There is also an audio recording of an interview with Dr. Pruessner from 1998. Items date from 1964 to 1998, with most of them corresponding to his time in Houston, Texas. See more at MS 083.

New! How To Search Embase Video, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Conducting a Literature Search in Embase video is now available. This video provides an introduction to the Embase database and explains the steps to perform a literature search using keywords and Emtree terms.

For additional video tutorials, check the library's Youtube channel.

Tmc Library Annual Report, Katie Prentice

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The Annual Report is the best publication to keep track of The TMC Library's accomplishments during the last fiscal year. Check the library staff's accomplishments and meet the departments that support our community of students, faculty, residents, staff, and researchers in the TMC.

Scholarly Publishing Support, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

A Read & Publish license allows libraries to provide their affiliated author's open-access publishing options at no additional cost, or at a discount rate. Under this type of publisher license, once an author’s manuscript is accepted, the Article Processing Charges (APC) are either discounted or eliminated at the point of payment. The pricing model and approval process varies widely among publishers.

The library’s Scholarly Publishing LibGuide has information on how to use this service

Ms 027 Guide To Felix Haas, Phd Papers (1937-1986), Felix Hass

Manuscript Finding Aids

The collection is arranged in nine series, reflecting various dimensions of Dr. Haas' career. Within each series, files are primarily arranged alphabetically. See more at MS 027.

One Button Recording Studio, Katie Prentice

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The TMC Library One Button Studio is available to practice or create high quality conference/class presentation recordings.

Nih Data Management And Sharing, Alice Sherwood

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

NIH has issued the Data Management and Sharing (DMS) policy (effective January 25, 2023) to promote the sharing of scientific data. Sharing scientific data accelerates biomedical research discovery, in part, by enabling the validation of research results.

Do you need to find more information on data management and sharing policies?
Visit the library's NIH Data Management and Sharing LibGuide.

Psychotherapy Library: New Ebook Collection, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The Psychotherapy Library is a robust list of curated psychotherapy titles. This collection covers a multitude of topics including cognitive behavior therapy, psychoanalysis, mentalizing, and more—all within a single search and navigation interface that integrates journals and books.

Browse over 20 ebooks from the Psychotherapy Library at Psychiatry Online. Many titles include vignette videos that illustrate key clinical problems, techniques, and more!

Are Open Access Journals Cited More Often?, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Open Access content is freely accessible to all, with no access fees charged to the user. This means that scholars and researchers whose institutions lack a subscription, or researchers who lack institutional affiliation, can access the book or article online without paying a fee.

Ms 248 Guide To The Robert J. Emery, Drph Papers (1995-2011), Robert J. Emory

Manuscript Finding Aids

This collection contains materials related to Dr. Robert Emery's career on the faculty of the UT School of Public Health. There is a mix of materials specific to UT, along with external training materials, resources, and publications relevant to this work. The UT materials include reports related to areas of the School of Public Health, such as Industrial Hygiene & Air Environment and the Southwest Center for Occupational & Environmental Health. See more at MS 248.

Ms 247 Guide To The Irma E. "Betty" Hightower Memorial Hospital Nursing School Papers (1942-1945), Irma Elizabeth Hightower (1924-2018)

Manuscript Finding Aids

This collection contains three yearbooks, two 8x10" photographs, two newspaper clippings and two programs that document the Memorial Hospital Nursing School graduating class of 1945, including Irma Elizabeth "Betty" Hightower of Marshall, Texas. See more at MS 247.

Ms 225 Guide To Thomas R. Cole, Phd Papers (1973-2002), Thomas R. Cole

Manuscript Finding Aids

The Thomas R. Cole, PhD papers consists of scholarly projects and history of the McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics in the University of Texas' McGovern Medical School. The papers include articles, journals, monographs, correspondence, notes, transcripts, books, syllabi, DVDs/CDs, Betacam tapes, cassettes, realia, and research primarily chronicling Dr. Cole’s professional career. See more at MS 225.

Ms 203 Guide To The Herman Detering History Of Photography And Psychiatry Collection (1844-2003), Herman E. Detering Iii

Manuscript Finding Aids

This collection reflects the interest Herman E. Detering, III, owner of the Detering Book Gallery, had in photography and psychiatry in the 19th century. A primary focus is on the treatment and study of people experiencing various forms of mental illness. Publications from numerous hospitals, asylums, and other organizations are included. The coverage includes the United States, France, England and other places in Europe. See more at MS 203.

Ic 002 Guide To Texas Medical Center Records, 1907-2019, Texas Medical Center, Mary Schiflett

Institutional Finding Aids

The Texas Medical Center records include TMC charter material, correspondence, committee minutes, interviews and transcripts, photographs and slides, budgetary information, newspapers and clippings, research material for books, surveys, materials related to TMC events and visitors, films and audiocassettes, brochures, architectural renderings, guidebooks and directories, and maps. The materials date from the 1900s to the present. The collection also includes the papers of Mary Schiflett who held leadership positions in the TMC from 1970-2009. See more at IC 002.

Ic 010 Gude To University Of Texas Graduate School Of Biomedical Sciences Records, 1970-, University Of Texas Graduate School Of Biomedical Sciences At Houston

Institutional Finding Aids

The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences records contain strategic plans, directories, policies manual, news, pictorial rosters, laboratory descriptions, Metabolism the Process of Life, catalogs, correspondence, What Goes On, annual reports. Quarterly progress reports, and dissertations. See more at IC 010.

New Medline Ovid Video, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

A new video on Conducting a Literature Search in Medline Ovid - part 1, is now available. The video explains how to successfully conduct a literature search in the Medline database using the Ovid search interface.

This new video is available on the Library YouTube Channel.

Schedule A Class Or An Orientation, Beatriz Varman

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

It is the beginning of the semester and the perfect time to schedule a class or a library orientation for your students. Let us know what you need: a library orientation or a class on how to search medical or nursing databases.

Digitalcommons@Tmc Offers "Virtual" Library Exhibits, Alice Sherwood

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

2022 was a busy year for this online repository, with an additional 350+ works added, which include dissertations and theses and 2 additional peer-reviewed e-journals. Also, there are a number of exhibits available since November, with most materials from these exhibits contributed by The McGovern Historical Center.

Two latest additions to the exhibits are Houston’s Fight against Tuberculosis and Christmas Seals (1911-1980s) and Windows into McGovern Historical Center. Check it out!

Annual Report 2021 - 2022, Houston Academy Of Medicine - Texas Medical Center Library

Annual Reports: 1943 - Present

This file contains the Annual Report for the library from 2021-2022.

Ham-Tmc Facts And Figures 2021-2022, Houston Academy Of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library, Houston Academy Of Medicine - Texas Medical Center Library

Library Statistics

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Ic 013 Guide To University Of Texas School Of Public Health Records, 1970-1995; 1967-2008, University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston. School Of Public Health

Institutional Finding Aids

The University of Texas School of Public Health (SPH) records contains records from the School, as well as related programs and topics. The majority of the collection is made up of copies of the SPH Calendar from 1978-1983 and the SPH Catalog from 1971-1995. See more at IC 013.

Library Holiday Hours, Beatriz Varman

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

he TMC Library will observe the following Holiday Schedule:

Sunday, December 18, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm, closure between December 23rd to January 2nd.